Falkon
What Falkon is
Falkon is a free, open-source web browser for Linux and Windows, using the Chromium browser engine. It includes bookmarks, browsing history and tabs for everyday navigation, plus an RSS reader for managing feeds. The built-in AdBlock plugin blocks advertising, and the official site says ad blocking is enabled by default. Click2Flash blocks Flash content. An SSL manager lets users edit the local CA Certificates database, while a password manager is listed among the browser’s security and privacy features. Falkon supports themes and extensions and integrates with Plasma theming preferences. It is released under the GPL-3.0+ license. Linux downloads include distribution packages, Snap and Flatpak; a Windows download is also listed. Falkon is part of KDE Applications and KDE Gear, which typically release together three times each year. The KDE Applications page lists version 26.08.2 dated 2026-10-08. Help is available through a forum, with bug reporting through a tracker. The Falkon plan costs nothing.
Who it suits
It suits Linux or Windows users seeking a free, open-source Chromium browser with built-in ad blocking. RSS, theming and extension support may help users with those needs.
What it does well
- Free and open-source
- Supports Linux and Windows
- Ad blocking enabled by default
- Includes RSS feed management
- Offers themes and extensions
What to know first
- Limited to Linux and Windows platforms
- No free trial is offered
- Uses the Chromium browser engine
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Falkon | Open-source web browser; Linux installation and Windows download available | Free |
As falkon.org lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Falkon provides standard browsing, feed management and privacy-related tools in a free, open-source package. Its fit depends on using Linux or Windows and preferring a Chromium-based browser.
Facts from Falkon's own pages
- Ad blocking
- Falkon includes a built-in AdBlock plugin, and its official site says ad blocking is enabled by default. · falkon.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Browser basics
- It includes bookmarks, browsing history, and tabs. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Browser engine
- chromium · falkon.org, 21 Sept 2026
- Built-in ad blocking
- Yes · falkon.org, 21 Sept 2026
- Current release
- The KDE Applications page lists Falkon 26.08.2, dated 2026-10-08, as its latest release. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Customization
- Falkon supports theming and extensions, and integrates with Plasma theming preferences. · falkon.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The official download page lists Linux distribution packages, Snap, and Flatpak; the KDE Applications page also lists Windows as another platform. · falkon.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Flash
- Falkon includes Click2Flash to block Flash content. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · falkon.org, 21 Sept 2026
- License
- The KDE Applications page lists Falkon under GPL-3.0+. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Open source
- Falkon is open source, and its source code is available on KDE's GitLab instance. · falkon.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Password manager
- The official site lists a password manager among Falkon's security and privacy features. · falkon.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- both · falkon.org, 21 Sept 2026
- Product
- Falkon is a fast, lightweight Qt web browser that has grown into a feature-rich browser. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Release cadence
- Falkon is part of KDE Applications and KDE Gear, which are typically released three times a year en masse. · falkon.org, 12 Oct 2026
- RSS
- Falkon includes an RSS reader for managing feeds. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- SSL manager
- Its SSL manager lets users edit the local CA Certificates database. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The KDE Applications page links users to a Falkon forum for help and a bug tracker for reporting issues. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
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